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PwC GlobalVATOnline is an online subscription service. It provides up-to-date business critical information on VAT/GST, customs, excise and environmental tax rates, rules and requirements around the world to help you maintain control, mitigate risk and improve the overall effectiveness of your indirect tax function.

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GlobeSearch is where we provide you with access to comprehensive, business critical information on VAT/GST rates, rules and requirements in over 80 countries, across six continents: Europe (including all 28 EU member states), North America, South America, Asia, Australia and Africa. All information is regularly updated by PwC VAT/GST specialists who reside in the countries and is accompanied by extensive supporting documentation such as copies of return forms, links to useful websites (e.g. tax authority websites) and more.

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The VAT news service we offer assists you in keeping on top of important VAT/GST and customs duty developments from over 120 countries across six continents - Europe (including all EU Member States), North America, South America, Asia, Australia and Africa. This also includes commentaries on more recent proposals and current decided cases regarding global tax. Hyperlinks to applicable subjects, case law and necessary documentation is involved. You have also got the option to receive our weekly newsletter sent direct to your email inbox giving you an overview of the most recent developments and newsflashes, which inform you of breaking developments as and when they occur.

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This section contains a variety of tools and services aimed to ease the burden on Indirect Tax compliance functions. These include automation tools, reporting tools, filing tools, validation services and return and registration forms. Please use the drop down box below to see which tools and services are included in each subscription level.

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Emergency tax measures in response to COVID-19

11 December 2020

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) threat, many countries around the world are implementing emergency tax breaks to support their economies. We have published a special report summarising the emergency measures announced by a number of these territories and will add others when available. Measures being implemented include delayed VAT remittances to give businesses a cash flow boost, or cuts in VAT/ GST rates to help the worst affected sectors, such as consumer, tourism/hospitality, or in respect of medical supplies.

Commission consultation on taxation of digital economy

21 January 2021

The European Commission has released an Inception Impact Assessment (IIA) to inform stakeholders about proposed legislative changes to the taxation of the digital economy. The IIA sets out the key issues and design considerations to address the issues identified, but does not contain detailed design features of the new proposals. The Commision is seeking initial public feedback by 11 February 2021, followed by a 12 week public consultation period, with a view to legislative proposals being released in the first half of 2021.

Hold the date: PwC global festival of Customs and International Trade: April 2021

11 March 2021

We are delighted to invite you to our festival of Customs and International Trade, a fully virtual event allowing us to connect and share experiences without the need to travel. The festival will run from Monday 12 April until Friday 7 May. Each week will have a theme with global, regional and national content. There will be anchor sessions throughout the four weeks, supplemented by events including panel discussions, technology demos, case sharing, and thought leadership sessions. You can register your interest via the link in this article, and we’ll send you full details. We hope you can join us!